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BC17 VZE

2017 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,547 mi
Last recorded63,547 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen Relay68,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 VZE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 55,649 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 55,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding UNABLE TO CHECK THE WHEEL BEARING (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 52,373 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 52,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light outer lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 43,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jul 2023 43,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2022 36,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 28,338 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing and lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tack in inner wall

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.5.4 (b))

coolant level low

top engine cover loose

Fail 28 Jul 2021 28,336 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing and lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tack in inner wall

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.5.4 (b))

coolant level low

top engine cover loose

Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,182 miles

Nearside Rear light cracked

Nearside mirror cracked

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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BC17 VZE is a 2017 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 68,345 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC17 VZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 9 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC17 VZE registered?

BC17 VZE is a 2017 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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